Spinach and Artichoke Quiche
This delicious quiche recipe is sure to be a hit at breakfast!
Prep time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 3 hours
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
Crust:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp. salt
– 1/2 cup butter
– 2 1/2 tbsps. water
Quiche:
– 1/2 cup, packed, finely chopped artichoke hearts
– 6 oz cooked spinach, squeezed to remove excess water, finely chopped
– 1 tbsp. butter
– 1/2 cup minced shallots
– 2 tsps. grated lemon zest
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
– 4 oz goat cheese
– 1 tsp. salt
– 1/4 tsp. black pepper
– 2 tbsps. minced chives or green onion greens
Directions
For Crust:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Cut the butter into cubes and use your hands to work the butter into the flour until you have a mixture that looks like a coarse meal with pieces of butter no bigger than a pea.
Sprinkle water onto the flour mixture a little at a time, and work the dough with your hands until the dough can be formed into a ball.
Flatten the ball into a disk and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
When ready to roll out dough, remove the disk from the refrigerator, and let come to room temp. for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to a diameter 2 inches wider than your pan. Drape the rolled out dough over the pie or tart pan and press the dough into the sides of the pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
Place in freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For Quiche:
Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add the minced shallots and cook 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the goat cheese and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the milk cream, salt, pepper, chopped spinach, chopped artichokes, cooked shallots, lemon zest, and chives.
Pour filling into the frozen pie crust.
Place in oven. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the center of the quiche has set.
Remove from oven and let sit and cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
